Honda DN-01 Review Part 6

Welcome to my Honda DN-01 specifications page part of my long term review (NSA700A – RC55E) ‘New Dreams’. These specifications for the DN-01 are a mixture of official specifications, personal measurements and tests.

Part 1 – Part 2 – Part 3 – Part 4 – Part 5 – Part 6 – Part 7

ENGINE

Type: RC55E V-Twin (2 cylinders)
Capacity: 680cc
Fuelling: PGM-FI (EFI)
Fuel type: Unleaded 95 Octane
Fuel tank: 15 litres

Power: 50 Kw @ 8000rpm (Approx) 45Kw @7500rpm (Japanese spec always lower)
Torque: 65 Nm @ 6500rpm (Approx) 64Nm @ 6000rpm (Japanese spec always lower)

TRANSMISSION

Gearbox: HFT (Infinite ratios)  See the official site for HFT explanation
3 Modes: 1: Drive mode – Fully Auto 2: Sports mode auto 3: Manual mode – 6 speed
Final drive: Shaft

SUSPENSION
Front: 41mm telescopic forks
Rear: ProARM Single Sided Swing arm 7 preload settings

BRAKES
Front: Dual 296mm discs (4 pistons)
Rear: 220mm disc (1 piston)
CBS (Combined braking system)
ABS (Anti-locking brakes)

TYRES
Front: 120-70-17 Bridgestone Battlax BT-021R or Dunlop Roadsmart CQ
Rear: 190-50-17 Bridgestone Battlax BT-021R or Dunlop Roadsmart K

OTHER
Length: 2320mm
Width: 835mm
Height: 1115mm
Wheelbase: 1610mm
Seat Height 690mm
Kerb Weight: 269Kg on road.
Max carry weight: 164Kg

DN-01 Performance statistics (personal)
0-60kph: 3.2 seconds
0-100kph: Not properly tested yet

Fuel consumption (new condition and real world 95 Octane):
3.8 litres per 100km (Mixed travel)
4.5 litres per 100km (80% city travel)
4.0 litres per 100km (80% highway)

Claimed Fuel consumption:
25km per 1 litre or 4 litres per 100km (@constant 60kph)

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